What are the responsibilities and job description for the KITCHEN LEAD position at Sloopy's Diner?
Kitchen Lead — Night Shift | $20–$22/hour
Sloopy's Diner — Columbus, OH (on the Ohio State campus)
Sloopy's Diner is hiring an experienced Kitchen Lead for our night shift. This is a hands-on cooking position for someone who can run a station and hold the line through close.
We're an independently operated restaurant located on the Ohio State campus — not affiliated with or employed by the university. Expect steady volume through dinner and late nights.
Schedule: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Nights and weekends required. Full-time hours with a consistent weekly schedule.
Pay: $20.00–$22.00/hour based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Run the kitchen from the dinner rush through close
- Cook on grill, flat top, and fryer
- Keep ticket times tight without losing quality
- Direct the night crew through the rush
- Handle prep, stocking, and setup for the next shift
- Maintain food safety, temperature, and cleanliness standards
- Close and break down the kitchen each night
Requirements
- Previous kitchen experience — able to work a station without training
- Comfortable running multiple tickets during a rush
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Willing to help with prep or dish as the shift requires
- Food handler's card, or willing to obtain one
What we offer
- Consistent hours and a set schedule
- Shift meals
- Real say in how the night shift runs
- Opportunity to grow as the company opens additional locations
Sloopy's Diner is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $20 - $22